Operations Management Associate Jobs in Saint Paul, MN

Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.

What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow's greatest challenges! And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world, and connect with something greater.

Our fast-paced plants are powered by collaboration, passion, and a shared commitment to our vision of nourishing the world. In Operations, your work will touch countless lives through the families and communities you help feed. This position is a training role that will prepare you to lead diverse teams as a plant Operations Supervisor following this 12-month training program. During this time, you will get the support and inspiration you need to choose your own path in developing an exciting career with global impact. Based on your performance and after approximately 12 months in this role, you will work with your manager to identify your next role as an Operations Plant Leader at a different location. You will need to relocate. Relocation assistance will be provided for your first official role as a Plant Leader. As an Operations Management Associate, you may also be asked to work at different locations to help with local needs and advance your career development. With us, your future opportunities are endless. During your time here, the path your training takes may include:

• Operations
• Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership
• Engineering/Maintenance
• Accounting (Grain Inventory, Budgeting, and related activities)
• Continuous Improvement
• Human Resources, Talent Management, and Employee Relations
• Additional areas based on business needs and your interests

The expected salary for this position is $69,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. Thisis a reflection ofthe clients we serve andgeneratesan intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture moreinclusiveand enhance our employees outstanding talents and perspectives tobenefitour organization and employees.Learn more at:Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill

When you join one of our Grain Facilities, expect a hands-on work environment where you will get dirty and dusty. Thats because these are boots on the ground roles where you spend about 80% of your time out of the office, working to ensure our facilities are run safely and efficiently. Here youll learn elevator operations and eventually lead a small team. Youll feel the wind in your face and sun on your skin from the tops of our silos. It is sometimes challenging work as you will have the possibility of working varying shift hours, 8 to 14-hour shifts, and even 6 to 7-day weeks depending on customer demand. As an industry leader, its all part of contributing to a successful team that is doing things right, reaching higher, and putting people first. Your work in these facilities will be vital to our mission of nourishing the world.

• Chillicothe, OH | Linden, IN | O'Neill, NE
  
• Plant setting
• Weekend and on-call duties will be required and vary depending on the time of year, production needs and the type of facility

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Currently pursuing or completed one or more of the following:
  • A Bachelors or Masters degree completed/to be completed between May 2024 Summer 2027 or
  • An Associates Degree + two years relevant work experience (as defined by operational, mechanical, and/or leadership experience) or
  • Achieved E-4 rank (or higher) in a military background or
  • Four years relevant experience (as defined by operational, mechanical, and/or leadership experience)
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Willing and able to relocate
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and weekends when the need arises (based on business demands and/or obligations)

• Pursuing an agriculture or business-related degree(including but not limited to Ag-Economics, Ag-Business, Ag-Education, Agronomy, Feed Science, Grain Science, Operations Management, Ag-Systems Management, Ag-Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanized Systems Management, Industrial Distribution).